Introduction to snake eye piercing

History:

unknown

Placement:

Snake eye piercings are pierced horizontally through the tip of the tongue. When viewed from the front, this gives the impression that it is the “head” of a snake, with the beads of the jewelry being the eyes of the snake.

Jewelry:

For the snake eye piercing, a barbell with a bar thickness of 1.2mm which is also best suited for the piercing after healing.

Healing time:

The healing time of a snake eye piercing varies from person to person, but is usually between 4 and 8 weeks. The tissue in the mouth area heals well and quickly, but conscientious care is important during the entire healing phase. care instructions to be followed exactly.

Dangers and complications:

As with any piercing, there are certain risks with snake eye piercings, such as infections, allergic reactions, inflammation and scarring. Due to the positioning on the tip of the tongue, special care is required as the beads can always come into contact with the teeth. Care must also be taken when eating to avoid accidentally biting the ball. We also offer plastic balls that do not damage teeth. To minimize these risks, it is essential to have your teeth pierced by a professional piercer and to use high-quality jewelry.

Recommendation for care:

• Disinfect the piercing at least three times a day with a suitable piercing spray. We recommend using a mouthwash (Easy Piercing) or mouth spray (Prontolind mouth spray) according to the instructions.
• Avoid touching the piercing or playing with it with your teeth.
• Avoid animal dairy products, fruit or fruit juices, spicy or acidic food/drinks for the first 2 weeks.
• Drink enough water.
• Reduce / avoid smoking and drink little to no alcohol during healing.
• No wet kissing or oral sex during healing.
• If you are unsure about excessive swelling, redness or pain, come and see us.

Additional information:

• Pain: The piercing of a snake eye piercing is comparable to a tongue piercing, but can be more intense due to the position. The healing of the snake eye piercing is unpleasant, as the tongue can swell considerably. However, the individual sensation of pain can vary.
• Costs: The cost of a Snake Eye Piercing vary depending on the jewelry. Our prices start at CHF 65 including standard jewelry.
• Jewelry change: Once the piercing has healed completely, you can change the jewelry. However, it is important to use high-quality jewelry to avoid infection.

Conclusion:

If you are thinking about getting a snake eye piercing, you can drop by one of our branches at any time. We always pierce on the spur of the moment and are happy to advise you without an appointment.